Just a reminder the clocks go back tonight
Just a reminder the clocks will go back one hour on Sunday morning. Despite all the talk for the past number of years about not changing the clocks, even the EU voting in favour of removing Daylight...
View ArticleKatie is still the undisputed champion
Katie Taylor remains the undisputed lightweight champion following her victory over Argentine Karen Carabajal at the Wembley Area. She retains the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO belts.
View ArticleWicklow’s Alan McCormick placed 2nd in RTE Short Story Competition
Wicklow man Alan McCormick, a writer originally born in Kenya, and having relocated to Wicklow via England has just won 2nd prize for his entry into RTÉ’s 2022 Short Story competition with his entry...
View ArticleGood luck to Mary as Dublin Marathon gets underway
Good luck to Mary Nolan Hickey from Arklow who takes on her 41st Dublin City Marathon today. Mary (70) is no stranger to endurance having twice went around the country both walking and cycling in...
View Article‘Bray Central’ Shopping Centre opens with just one restaurant
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has welcomed confirmation that the barriers have finally been removed from the new shopping centre ‘Bray Central’ on the Main Street in Bray. The barriers were removed...
View ArticleNotice to motorists traveling from Arklow to Aughrim
Motorists traveling from Arklow to Aughrim today for the much anticipated Minor Football Championship final are being reminded to get on the road early. The R747 remains closed between Woodenbridge and...
View ArticleStill time to get involved in some spooky Halloween Shenanigans
There’s plenty going on across County Wicklow, here are just a selection. Don’t forget Aidy’s Halloween House of Horrors @ 51 Fernhill, Arklow will have their display lit up, all singing, all dancing...
View ArticleRain, rain and more rain for Bank Holiday Monday
Well it has been one washout weekend and there will be no let up on Bank Holiday Monday. A Yellow Status Rain Warning will come into effect at 7am on Monday Morning for the entire country and will be...
View ArticleKelly Hood invites the public to ‘Check out her Ass’
Kilcoole based artist Kelly Hood has shared her enthusiasm for Meitheal 2022 online as she invites you to Check out her ass! “Meitheal” is an old Irish term that describes how neighbours would come...
View ArticleDormant Accounts funding for Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership
Sport Ireland has announced an investment package of €186,000 in Dormant Accounts funding for Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership. The investment aims to engage communities and groups across the...
View ArticleRock Slide on Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk
The public are being advised by An Garda Siochana to avoid the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk following a Rock Slide shortly before 1pm today. There is further unstable rock overhead close to the Raheen...
View ArticleThe Ireland Funds invites Wicklow organisations to apply for Heart of the...
The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2022, which will provide funding in response to the needs of not-for-profit...
View ArticleCultural Engagement Survey for Rathdrum Community
Wicklow County Council Arts Office invites the Rathdrum community to participate in this Cultural Engagement Survey which aims to build a detailed picture of arts and cultural engagement in Rathdrum....
View ArticleBan on sale of Turf, Smoky Coal and Wet Wood comes into effect today
The ban on sales of turf, smoky coal, and wet wood in shops or online comes into effect today. Minister Eamon Ryan finally signed off on the regulations last week after months of contention from rural...
View ArticleStatus Yellow Wind & Rain Warning for Wednesday
MET Eireann have issued a Status Yellow Wind & Rain Warning for Wednesday the 2nd of November. The Warning is Valid from 4am until 9pm. County Wicklow escaped the forecast downpours on Monday but...
View ArticleConsumers warned about combined fake text and phone call fraud tactic
Bank of Ireland are warning customers about a tactic now being used by fraudsters to dupe people into handing over their bank details. Fraudsters are doubling down on their efforts to access customers’...
View ArticleRathdrum business wins contract to supply 217 Lidl stores Nationwide creating...
Lidl Ireland has announced a brand-new deal with local producer of fresh Christmas wreaths – Conor Browne Wreaths & Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm, based in Co. Wicklow. The deal will see the...
View ArticleVolunteers sought for Sea Buckthorn control at Brittas Bay
An opportunity for some hands-on conservation work at Brittas Bay will take place on Saturday next, 5th November. As part of the ongoing ‘Behind the Beach’ biodiversity conservation programme, the...
View ArticleMilos Mission host Fashion Show @ Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy
Milos Mission, a local animal charity are hosting a Fashion Show Fundraiser on Friday 11th November at Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy. Milo’s Mission Rescue was set up in 2018 to help dogs that were...
View ArticleWicklow mothers appeal for her and her sons safety – tonight on Prime Time
Kilcoole mother Mary Marmion is at her wits end. For 9 years, she has been asking for help to ensure her son, Sam, 27 gets the help he needs. Sam who is autistic and non-verbal, also suffers from an...
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